ResidentialRenovations
Plumbing for Bathroom Renovations
The success of a bathroom remodel is decided inside the walls, long before any tile goes up. Getting the drains, valves and venting right saves years of trouble.
A couple sitting on the floor, reviewing documents amidst home renovation materials.
- A plumber answers the phone, not a call centre
- The fix explained before the first wrench turns
- Floors protected and the work area cleaned
- Houses, plazas and kitchens from Cornell to Milliken
- Licensing details confirmed when you call
- Residential
- Commercial
- Markham & York Region
How the job runs
- Moving the toilet, vanity or shower to a new spot.
- Replacing old shower valves with pressure-balanced or thermostatic ones.
- Converting a tub to a walk-in shower with a linear drain.
- Adding a second sink.
- Replacing old supply and drain lines while the walls are open.
What's included on this job
What we open
Walls and floors down to the studs and joists where the new fixtures go.
What we bring
PEX, ABS and copper tools, a laser level, and pressure and drain test gear.
What we replace
Drain arms, vents, supply lines, shower valve, tub drain and toilet flange.
How we prove it
Supply pressure-tested and drains water-tested before the inspector sees the walls.
Signs you need this
- Moving a toilet or shower
- Changing a tub to a walk-in shower
- Old galvanized behind the walls
- Leaks under the existing tub
Planning with Markham homes in mind
Bathrooms in 1980s and 1990s houses often have a tub-shower combo, a single vanity and a toilet tucked beside it. Moving the toilet even a short way may mean cutting into joists or rerouting the stack, which changes the scope. Walk-in showers need the drain recessed and properly sloped, which is easier on a slab than on a wood floor. We talk this through with you and your contractor before demolition.
How we work alongside your renovation
- We review your design and confirm where each fixture will go.
- After demolition, we inspect the existing lines and vents.
- New drain, vent and supply piping goes in at rough-in.
- We install the shower valve and test it under pressure.
- Inspection by the City of Markham happens before walls close if a permit is required.
- After tile and finishing, we return to set fixtures and trim.
From the van: Choose your shower valve and fixtures before rough-in. Different brands need different valve bodies and depths.
Things people forget
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Access panel for the shower valve | Makes future repairs easier |
| Blocking for grab bars | Easier to add now than later |
| Fan venting to outdoors | Keeps moisture out of the attic |
What changes the cost
Layout changes, fixture quality, floor type and permit needs all matter.
The shower valve is set at the rough-in. Get it wrong then and the trim never sits right.
Call before it gets worse
Book the plumbing visit early. Tile setters and cabinet installers depend on it being done right and on time.